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  • Daycare Enrollment for Fall
    Aug 2, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010 - If you would like care for your child this fall, please visit the childcare office and pick up an enrollment packet. All of your child's information needs to be updated every year. Enrollment...
  • Summer Food Service Program Information
    Jun 17, 2010 - - The Parchment Food Service Department announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up...
  • Learn to Swim Program
    Jun 11, 2010 - - K Valley Orthopedics is offering swimming lessons this summer. There will be three different sessions with a couple of them starting next week, (June 15). Classes are kept small and the water is a...
  • Summer Childcare Program at Northwood
    Jun 11, 2010 - - The Parchment Childcare Center will be offering daycare during the summer at Northwood Elementary. Their hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call 488-1360 for more information or to sign up!
  • Box Tops For Education
    Jun 10, 2010 - - Don't forget to save Box Tops. Clip Box Tops for Education coupons from hundred of General Mills' products over the summer. Each coupon is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them.
  • Central All-School Picnic and Field Day
    Jun 10, 2010 - - All School Picnic and Field Day- The PTO is sponsoring an all school picnic on Monday, June 14. Lunch will include hot dogs, chips, drink and a Popsicle. Students will eat outdoors weather permitting....
  • Medications - Central
    Jun 10, 2010 - - Medications: If your child brought medication to school this year please pick it up in the office after school June 16. We will dispose of any medication left in the office after school is out. Thanks
  • Attention Youth Soccer Players
    Jun 4, 2010 - - American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is looking for you! Fall 2010/Spring Registration begins soon. Registration forms have been sent home and extras are available in the office. For more...
  • Central Awards Assembly
    Jun 4, 2010 - - Our Awards Assembly will be Thursday, June 10 in the afternoon @ 2:00 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5. On Friday, June 11 we will have the Awards Assembly for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades in the...
  • Central Field Day Volunteers Needed
    Jun 4, 2010 - - Parent Volunteers needed for Field Day at Central on Monday, June 14. Please call the office at 488-1000 to help out. Thanks!
  • Flag & Rocket Football Registration
    Jun 4, 2010 - - Forms have gone home with students to register for the 2010 season of Flag or Rocket Football. A completed form, copy of the student's birth certificate and the entry fee may be mailed to Coach...
  • Parchment Rocket Cheerleaders
    Jun 4, 2010 - - Parchment Rocket Cheerleaders is for girls who will be going into 2nd through 5th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. Registrations can be mailed to Parchment Rocket Football, PO Box 672, Parchment,...
  • Rock The Park
    Jun 4, 2010 - - ROCK THE PARK youth concert at The Stage in Kindleberger on Saturday July 10th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION. Come and see four great local bands: Please Promise, Lost Cause, Dunktank, and We...
  • Bowl Free All Summer Long
    May 28, 2010 - - Eastland Bowl, located at 5570 Gull Road, is offering 2 FREE games of bowling daily for children ages 3-18 all summer NOW until August 31st from 5pm-7pm. Shoe rental not ncluded. Registration is...
  • Missing Central Library Books
    May 28, 2010 - - Parents will be notified of the title and cost of any missing books. Please help us in returning all of the library materials, as this keeps our library full of books for all children to enjoy. ALL...
  • Girls On The Run Celebration - Central
    May 21, 2010 - - Our Girls on the Run program for third, fourth and fifth grade girls will finish their ten-week session with a 5K Celebration in one week on Thursday, May 27. Sign-in is between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm...
  • Kindergarten Round-Up Time
    May 21, 2010 - - If you have a child or know of a child who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2010, please call as soon as possible. You will be put on the mailing list to receive the necessary...
  • No School on Memorial Day
    May 21, 2010 - - There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 31 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. Please enjoy the long weekend with your family!
  • Northwood Elementary is now accepting enrollment for PREP
    May 21, 2010 - - Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (P.R.E.P.) is a state-funded Great Start Readiness Program for four-year olds living in the district. This well-established program is tuition-free for families...
  • Auditions for the Kindleberger Summer Festival Plays
    May 14, 2010 - - Kindleberger Summer Festival play auditions will be held Sunday May 16 or Monday, May 17 at Parchment High School auditorium. Children ages 9-18 may try out for the youth play, "Cinderella, A Dream...
  • Bicycle Helmet Blitz
    May 14, 2010 - - The Safe Kids Kalamazoo County, in partnership with Bronson Trauma Services and the North Pavillion Gift Shop will hold a Bicycle Helmet Blitz on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can...
  • Girls On The Run Bake Sale
    May 14, 2010 - - Girls On The Run (GOTR) last bake sale is Wednesday (during lunch) May 19 in the office. All baked goods will be a quarter. Thank you so much for all of your donations. Especially the moms that baked...
  • Girls on the Run Practice - Central
    May 14, 2010 - - GOTR Practice Run is at the Kal Haven Trail on Monday, May 17 after school. The girls will ride the bus there and parents are to pick them up at the trail 5 p.m. sharp. Go Girls!
  • Head Lice Concerns
    May 14, 2010 - - With the warmer weather we often see an increase in the number of cases of head lice. Please talk with your students about not sharing hats, baseball caps, jackets, combs, etc. Frequent checking at...
  • Smile Train - Central
    May 14, 2010 - - The 'official' total Central Elementary students and staff collected for the Smile Train last week was $529.35!!!! With all of the extremely generous donations, we were able to raise more than enough...
  • Protect Your Precious Toes
    May 7, 2010 - - If you really love your toes, you would never send them to school in flip-flops or sandals! Students are on the playground before school and during recess. To make the most of their important playtime...
  • Severe Weather Procedure
    May 7, 2010 - - Michigan weather often brings unexpected severe conditions. Our School District Policy states that we will remain in session during a tornado watch, a tornado warning or a severe weather warning....
  • Testing at Central
    May 7, 2010 - - DIBELS testing is Thursday, May 13th. MAP testing is Monday, May 17-Friday, May 28th.
  • A Notice To This Year's 5th Grade Class
    Apr 30, 2010 - - A notice to this year's 5th grade class. Fifth graders must have the Hepatitis B series which consists of 3 shots over 6 months and the varicella immunization or signed proof of chicken pox disease....
  • Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters
    Apr 30, 2010 - - Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters- Students who ride their bicycles/skateboards/ scooters to school must have permission from their parent or guardian. Parents should discuss with their children the need...
  • 6th Grade Orientation
    Apr 23, 2010 - - Attention 5th graders and parents: Please mark your calendar for 6th grade orientation at the Parchment Middle School Tuesday April 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
  • Central Announces PTO Officers for 2010-2011
    Apr 23, 2010 - - PTO Officers were elected Tuesday night at their meeting. President is Maria Bielski, Vice President is Aimee Gillespie, Secretary is Laura Nieboer and Treasurer is Eric and Carol Cushman....
  • Kalamazoo Nature Center Camp
    Apr 23, 2010 - - Kalamazoo Nature Center Camp application forms are now available in the office. Scholarships are offered (Campership Program) that covers up to 80% of the program fees. The Nature Center provides...
  • Tissue Donations Needed
    Apr 23, 2010 - - Allergy season has hit and we are running out of tissues. If you are able to send a box of tissues with your child we would really appreciate it. Thanks for your generosity.
  • April 16th School Dismissed at 11:53 am
    Apr 9, 2010 - - On Friday, April 16th school is dismissed at 11:53 a.m. Afternoon Kindergarten will attend school in the a.m. They will ride their regular buses home. Morning Kindergarten does NOT attend school on...
  • Earth Day Celebration
    Apr 9, 2010 - - The Kalamazoo Nature Center is holding an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 17 and admission is FREE all day! The trails and Interpretive Center are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as the...
  • Fifth Graders To Visit Middle School
    Apr 9, 2010 - - Fifth graders will visit the Middle School on Monday, May 3. They will tour the building, attend classes and eat lunch. It is a great opportunity to experience part of a typical middle school day and...
  • Meijer Kids Fun Run
    Apr 9, 2010 - - The Kids Fun Run begins at 6:00 p.m. The Borgess Kids Fun Run is a FREE event and will be on Friday, April 23rd, at the Borgess Health and Fitness Center. This is a 1-mile run for children. To...
  • Safe Kids Clinics
    Apr 9, 2010 - - Safe Kids Kalamazoo County, in partnership with sports medicine doctors, certified athletic trainers, and brain injury experts, invite you to participate in a safe sports clinic to learn more than...
  • Title I Parent Conferences
    Mar 25, 2010 - - Title I Parent Conference Attention Parents!..........you are invited to a FREE Conference entitled G.P.S. or Guiding Parents to Success! This will be presented from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday,...
  • Pretty Lake Adventure Camp
    Mar 19, 2010 - - Application packets have been sent home and are due back in our office no later than Monday, March 22. Students may sign up if they are currently in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Campers are given the...
  • Spring Break
    Mar 19, 2010 - - The Parchment School District will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. School will resume on Monday, April 5. We hope that you enjoy the time off with your friends and...

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